Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Boston
About
Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
• Find out how the city ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union • Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a local tour guide and history expert • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and en...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Food/Drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Faneuil Hall Visitor Center
Before arrival, please install our mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The tour ends in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Items | Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Itinerary
1
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Starting in front of Faneuil Hall, you’ll learn about Daniel Webster’s tireless 30-year effort to save the Union.
10 minutes
2
Old State House
From there, you’ll pass by a number of examples of rich Georgian architecture, including the Old State House, the Old Court House, the New State House, and the Old City Hall. With each building you pass, I’ll reveal a new piece of the Civil War puzzle.
10 minutes
3
Old Corner Bookstore
Outside the Old Corner Bookstore, you'll learn the reason Harriet Beecher Stowe marched from Ohio to Boston to publish her book Uncle Tom's Cabin.
10 minutes
4
Old South Meeting House
On this tour, you'll pass by the Old South Meeting House. You'll learn about the historical building while you walk.
10 minutes
5
Boston Irish Famine Memorial
Along with various monuments and memorials, you'll see the Boston Irish Famine Memorial and hear the history of the Irish in Boston.
10 minutes
6
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Outside Tremont Temple Baptist Church, you’ll hear the story of Frederick Douglass, a freed slave who once explained to a mostly white congregation that the 4th of July wasn’t a celebration of freedom to people who’d experienced slavery.
10 minutes
7
Granary Burying Ground
You’ll wander through Granary Burial Ground, seeing John Hancock's and Paul Revere’s graves.
10 minutes
8
Paul Revere's Grave
On this walking tour, you’ll step back in time and explore three hundred years of history. You'll hear about Paul Revere and his role in the American Revolution.
10 minutes
9
Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial
On this tour, you'll relive the 54th Colored Regiment’s struggle to gain respect and cement the way for 180,000 additional recruits during the Civil War.
10 minutes
10
Louisburg Square
On this tour, you'll follow the end of Louisa May Alcott’s life at Louisburg Square, the most expensive real estate in Boston while walking through Louisburg Square.
10 minutes
11
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The tour wraps up in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, dedicated to the 120 regiments from Massachusetts that fought in the Civil War.
Boston Civil War and Abolition Movement: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(2) Reviews
Boston
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About
Are you looking for a way to discover Boston without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
• Find out how the city ignited the American Revolution, led the country in the fight to abolish slavery and, ultimately, saved the Union • Hear from producer Mitch Lapin, a local tour guide and history expert • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and en...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Food/Drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Faneuil Hall Visitor Center
Before arrival, please install our mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The tour ends in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
